EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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<p>Dr CP Marwick - President<br />Dr AC Fleming - Vice-President<br />Dr CL Mnqeta - Member</p>
<p>The Executive Committee exercises all the powers and performs all the functions of Council during periods between meetings. Any decision taken or act performed by or on the authority of the Executive Committee are in full force and effect, unless it is set aside or amended by full council.</p>
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FINANCE COMMITTEE

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<p>Dr JR Adam – Chairperson, Veterinarian<br />Dr CP Marwick – Veterinarian<br />Dr PT Oberem – Veterinarian</p>
<p>The tribunals for Council inquiries are constituted of the Chairperson who is a member of Council and one other Council member or member who served previously and two private practitioners or members relevant to the case</p>
<p>Ad hoc prosecutors are currently appointed by Council in terms of Section 32 (2) of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act to act as the pro forma complainants at Council inquiries and leads the evidence on behalf of the Council at these inquiries.</p>
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INSPECTIONS COMMITTEE

</span><br />Dr JR Adam - Chairperson<br />Sr T Lötter <br />Dr A Erasmus<br />Dr CP Marwick<br />Dr P Smit - Small Animal Practitioner, to be co-opted<br />Dr P Caldwell - Wildlife Practitioner, to be co-opted</p>
<p><strong>Inspections Committee Terms of Reference (TOR)</strong></p>
<p>a.)&nbsp; The Inspections Committee will meet regularly to address the workload when, and as required;<br />b.) The Chairperson and two co-opted members may meet to decide on matters pertaining to facilities;<br />c.) The Committee will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Review the minimum standards for facilities and Veterinary Shops (“Vetshop” is a registered Trademark registered in the name of the SAVA and cannot be used without permission of the SAVA), before submitting their recommendations to Council for approval. Each Committee member will be allocated a specific section of the said standards to review, where after all inputs will be integrated before submission;</li>
<li>Assess and evaluate applications received from registered members to act as inspectors for routine inspections. It will further identify members for ad hoc inspections (All new Inspectors will have to attend a training session conducted by experienced Inspectors, as well as identify registered professionals who can assist in the training of the new Inspectors). It was further proposed that all Committee members attend such a training session in order for the Committee to have the same experience and to communicated thus from the same point of reference;</li>
<li>Evaluate standards of practice by assessing the self-evaluation reports submitted by the principals of facilities which are not compliant with the normal requirements (clinical practice, diagnostic and research laboratories, abattoirs) and reports submitted by the inspectors. Where there are deficiencies, the Committee will communicate those shortcomings to the principals of such facilities and make recommendations on how the situation should be addressed;</li>
<li>Evaluate applications for exemption from compliance with the minimum standards for facilities and veterinary shops;</li>
<li>The Committee will negotiate and deliberate on the standards for facilities to be used for Compulsory Community Service;</li>
<li>Decide on the appropriate naming of facilities which do not comply with the naming guidelines as prescribed, with the sole purpose to avoid conflict in the profession; and</li>
<li>Make recommendations to Council on the minimum standards for veterinary facilities, the accreditation of facilities, applications for exemptions, and the appointment of inspectors to ensure that high standards of facilities in the profession are maintained.</li>
</ul>
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INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE

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<p>Dr GAP Carlisle -Chairperson<br />Mr MW Kutu - Councillor (Co-opted when necessary)<br />Dr BM Modisane - State Veterinary Services<br />Dr M Lawrence - Large Animal Practitioner<br />Dr M Verseput - Small Animal Practitioner</p>
<p>The Chairperson will co-opt members as and when expertise is required depending on the nature of complaints received.</p>
<p>The Committee screens complaints lodged with Council.&nbsp; These complaints are evaluated with the replies received from the respondents against whom complaints were lodged. The committee, after scrutiny of complaints , inter alia recommends that a formal inquiry should be held, that there were no grounds for a complaint, that a decision could not be made on the information submitted and that further information should be obtained; or acts in terms of Rule 35 (5) of the rules.</p>
<p>The Chairpersons of all committees are members of Council.</p>
<p>Members with relevant expertise are co-opted onto the committee as and when required.</p>
<p>Inquiries: Inquiry Body</p>
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REGISTRATION &amp; AUTHORISATION COMMITTEE

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<p>Sr T Lötter - Chairperson and Veterinary Nurse profession<br />Dr T Chetty-&nbsp; Representing veterinarians<br />Mr T Zokufa - Portfolio Animal Welfare<br />Mr JJ Müller - Veterinary technologist<br />Mr MW Kutu - Animal Health Technician <br />Mr CJJ Bester - Laboratory Animal Technologist</p>
<p><strong>The Committee will consider applications submitted as follows:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Authorisation in terms of Section 23 (1) (c).</strong>&nbsp; These applications must be submitted by the employers, who must also motivate the need for the applications.&nbsp; This is a special dispensation and authorisation must first be obtained before the employee may render the service of a veterinarian or para-veterinarian.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=43&amp;Itemid=244">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=43&amp;Itemid=244</a></li>
<li><strong>First registration with the SAVC after a period of 3 years has lapsed from obtaining a prescribed qualification.</strong>&nbsp; These applications are submitted by the individuals seeking registration. Registration must first be obtained before the applicants may commence to work as a professional.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=272&amp;Itemid=285">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=272&amp;Itemid=285</a></li>
<li><strong>Re-registration with the SAVC after a period of 3 years has lapsed since the individual was last registered with the SAVC</strong>. These applications are submitted by the individuals seeking re-registration. Proof that the applicant kept abreast of his/her profession during the period of removal from the register must also be submitted. Re-registration must first be obtained before the applicant may commence to work as a professional again.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=273&amp;Itemid=286">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=273&amp;Itemid=286</a></li>
<li><strong>Competence Specific Registration [CSR].</strong>These applications must be submitted by the individuals seeking CSR. Applications must be supported by&nbsp; motivations from the prospective employers for the need to employ the persons with the particular competencies/expertise. This is a special dispensation and CSR must first be obtained before the employee may render the services of a veterinarian or para-veterinarian.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=70&amp;Itemid=246">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=70&amp;Itemid=246</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>For full details please contact:</strong><br />Ms Talita Coetzee, Registration Coordinator, at&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:authorise@savc.org.za">authorise@savc.org.za</a> with regard to all enquiries relating to authorisation and competence specific registration, automatic registrations, registration for the first time after 3 years has lapsed since obtaining a pre-scribed qualification, and re-registration after 3 years has lapsed since last being registered with the SAVC.</p>
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PUBLIC RELATIONS JOINT COMMITTEE

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<p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><strong>COUNCIL</strong><br />The South African Veterinary Council regulates the practising of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions and the registration of persons practising such professions. Council exercises effective control over professional conduct, determines the standards of professional conduct and encourages and promotes efficiency in and responsibility with regard to the practising of these professions. Council protects the interests of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions and maintains and enhances the prestige, status, dignity and integrity of the professions. Council advises the Minister in relation to any matter affecting these professions.</p>
<p>The role of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions in the economic subsistence of the Agricultural and Health Sectors of South Africa dare not be underestimated and therefore the importance placed on the effective regulation of these professions is vitally important to the South African community.</p>
<p>The South African Veterinary Council is a statutory body, referred to as the Council and is constituted as follows:</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Term of office 1 August 2016 - 31 July 2019</span></strong></p>
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

</span></p>
<p>Dr CP Marwick - President<br />Dr AC Fleming - Vice-President<br />Dr CL Mnqeta - Member</p>
<p>The Executive Committee exercises all the powers and performs all the functions of Council during periods between meetings. Any decision taken or act performed by or on the authority of the Executive Committee are in full force and effect, unless it is set aside or amended by full council.</p>
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FINANCE COMMITTEE

</span></p>
<p>Dr JR Adam – Chairperson, Veterinarian<br />Dr CP Marwick – Veterinarian<br />Dr PT Oberem – Veterinarian</p>
<p>The tribunals for Council inquiries are constituted of the Chairperson who is a member of Council and one other Council member or member who served previously and two private practitioners or members relevant to the case</p>
<p>Ad hoc prosecutors are currently appointed by Council in terms of Section 32 (2) of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act to act as the pro forma complainants at Council inquiries and leads the evidence on behalf of the Council at these inquiries.</p>
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INSPECTIONS COMMITTEE

</span><br />Dr JR Adam - Chairperson<br />Sr T Lötter <br />Dr A Erasmus<br />Dr CP Marwick<br />Dr P Smit - Small Animal Practitioner, to be co-opted<br />Dr P Caldwell - Wildlife Practitioner, to be co-opted</p>
<p><strong>Inspections Committee Terms of Reference (TOR)</strong></p>
<p>a.)&nbsp; The Inspections Committee will meet regularly to address the workload when, and as required;<br />b.) The Chairperson and two co-opted members may meet to decide on matters pertaining to facilities;<br />c.) The Committee will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Review the minimum standards for facilities and Veterinary Shops (“Vetshop” is a registered Trademark registered in the name of the SAVA and cannot be used without permission of the SAVA), before submitting their recommendations to Council for approval. Each Committee member will be allocated a specific section of the said standards to review, where after all inputs will be integrated before submission;</li>
<li>Assess and evaluate applications received from registered members to act as inspectors for routine inspections. It will further identify members for ad hoc inspections (All new Inspectors will have to attend a training session conducted by experienced Inspectors, as well as identify registered professionals who can assist in the training of the new Inspectors). It was further proposed that all Committee members attend such a training session in order for the Committee to have the same experience and to communicated thus from the same point of reference;</li>
<li>Evaluate standards of practice by assessing the self-evaluation reports submitted by the principals of facilities which are not compliant with the normal requirements (clinical practice, diagnostic and research laboratories, abattoirs) and reports submitted by the inspectors. Where there are deficiencies, the Committee will communicate those shortcomings to the principals of such facilities and make recommendations on how the situation should be addressed;</li>
<li>Evaluate applications for exemption from compliance with the minimum standards for facilities and veterinary shops;</li>
<li>The Committee will negotiate and deliberate on the standards for facilities to be used for Compulsory Community Service;</li>
<li>Decide on the appropriate naming of facilities which do not comply with the naming guidelines as prescribed, with the sole purpose to avoid conflict in the profession; and</li>
<li>Make recommendations to Council on the minimum standards for veterinary facilities, the accreditation of facilities, applications for exemptions, and the appointment of inspectors to ensure that high standards of facilities in the profession are maintained.</li>
</ul>
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INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE

</span></p>
<p>Dr GAP Carlisle -Chairperson<br />Mr MW Kutu - Councillor (Co-opted when necessary)<br />Dr BM Modisane - State Veterinary Services<br />Dr M Lawrence - Large Animal Practitioner<br />Dr M Verseput - Small Animal Practitioner</p>
<p>The Chairperson will co-opt members as and when expertise is required depending on the nature of complaints received.</p>
<p>The Committee screens complaints lodged with Council.&nbsp; These complaints are evaluated with the replies received from the respondents against whom complaints were lodged. The committee, after scrutiny of complaints , inter alia recommends that a formal inquiry should be held, that there were no grounds for a complaint, that a decision could not be made on the information submitted and that further information should be obtained; or acts in terms of Rule 35 (5) of the rules.</p>
<p>The Chairpersons of all committees are members of Council.</p>
<p>Members with relevant expertise are co-opted onto the committee as and when required.</p>
<p>Inquiries: Inquiry Body</p>
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REGISTRATION &amp; AUTHORISATION COMMITTEE

</span></p>
<p>Sr T Lötter - Chairperson and Veterinary Nurse profession<br />Dr T Chetty-&nbsp; Representing veterinarians<br />Mr T Zokufa - Portfolio Animal Welfare<br />Mr JJ Müller - Veterinary technologist<br />Mr MW Kutu - Animal Health Technician <br />Mr CJJ Bester - Laboratory Animal Technologist</p>
<p><strong>The Committee will consider applications submitted as follows:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Authorisation in terms of Section 23 (1) (c).</strong>&nbsp; These applications must be submitted by the employers, who must also motivate the need for the applications.&nbsp; This is a special dispensation and authorisation must first be obtained before the employee may render the service of a veterinarian or para-veterinarian.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=43&amp;Itemid=244">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=43&amp;Itemid=244</a></li>
<li><strong>First registration with the SAVC after a period of 3 years has lapsed from obtaining a prescribed qualification.</strong>&nbsp; These applications are submitted by the individuals seeking registration. Registration must first be obtained before the applicants may commence to work as a professional.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=272&amp;Itemid=285">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=272&amp;Itemid=285</a></li>
<li><strong>Re-registration with the SAVC after a period of 3 years has lapsed since the individual was last registered with the SAVC</strong>. These applications are submitted by the individuals seeking re-registration. Proof that the applicant kept abreast of his/her profession during the period of removal from the register must also be submitted. Re-registration must first be obtained before the applicant may commence to work as a professional again.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=273&amp;Itemid=286">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=273&amp;Itemid=286</a></li>
<li><strong>Competence Specific Registration [CSR].</strong>These applications must be submitted by the individuals seeking CSR. Applications must be supported by&nbsp; motivations from the prospective employers for the need to employ the persons with the particular competencies/expertise. This is a special dispensation and CSR must first be obtained before the employee may render the services of a veterinarian or para-veterinarian.<br />Click on this link for full details:<br /><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=70&amp;Itemid=246">http://www.savc.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=70&amp;Itemid=246</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>For full details please contact:</strong><br />Ms Talita Coetzee, Registration Coordinator, at&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:authorise@savc.org.za">authorise@savc.org.za</a> with regard to all enquiries relating to authorisation and competence specific registration, automatic registrations, registration for the first time after 3 years has lapsed since obtaining a pre-scribed qualification, and re-registration after 3 years has lapsed since last being registered with the SAVC.</p>
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